As we gear up for the 2025 Canada Cleantech Awards, we reflect on the transformative role innovation plays in driving sustainability and economic growth. Past award winners have led the way in emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship—while driving job creation and economic prosperity. Their success proves that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand, with industry and innovation shaping a cleaner, more prosperous future.
Let’s take a look at how past award recipients in British Columbia, Alberta, and Atlantic Canada continue to make an impact.
British Columbia
British Columbia remains at the forefront of cleantech innovation, home to over 492 cleantech companies. Seven BC-based companies were recognized on the prestigious 2024 Global Cleantech 100 list, while 25 were featured on the 2024 Foresight 50 list, which highlights Canada’s most investable cleantech ventures. With strong support from ecosystem leaders and industry champions, BC’s cleantech sector demonstrates that innovation fuels economic growth, productivity, and job creation—all while driving sustainability forward.
Since 2020, the BC Cleantech Awards have celebrated visionaries driving this progress, highlighting the province’s growing influence in building Canada's future economy.
Past Winner Success
John Wilkinson (2022 BC Cleantech Award Winner)
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, continues to advance sustainability and clean energy. In 2025, he delivered opening remarks at the "Canada and the U.S.: Partnering for Prosperity in Energy and Beyond" panel in Washington, D.C., and announced a $41M investment in Foran Mining to support sustainable mining practices.
Moment Energy (2023 BC Cleantech Award Winner)
Moment Energy was awarded CAD $28.1M by the U.S. Department of Energy to establish a gigafactory in Taylor, Texas. They were also named to the 2024 Global Cleantech 100 list.
BC Centre for Innovation & Clean Energy (CICE) (2023 BC Cleantech Award Winner)
CICE announced a collaboration with BC Hydro and committed $7.7M to 13 climate tech companies advancing market-ready innovations.
Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) (2023 BC Cleantech Award Winner)
PICS reopened its University Climate Knowledge Mobilization Events program, providing up to $2,500 in funding for events that advance climate research, education, and engagement.
Arca (2024 BC Cleantech Award Winner)
Arca secured multiple investments in 2024 and became an XPRIZE Carbon Removal Finalist. They were also a 2023 and 2024 Foresight 50 honouree.
BC Hyrdo (2024 BC Cleantech Award Winner)
BC Hydro selected nine wind energy projects in 2024 to expand renewable, affordable electricity access across BC. These projects are expected to generate nearly 5,000 gigawatt hours annually, increasing the grid’s capacity by 8% by 2031.
Pangaea Ventures (Sarah Applebaum, 2024 BC Cleantech Award Winner)
Pangaea Ventures’ investments have collectively reduced 7.5M tonnes of CO2, saved 17.7 cubic metres of freshwater, and produced 4.4M tonnes of food. In 2024, they launched their fifth and largest investment fund to date: the Impact Fund.
It was an honour to win the Ecosystem Builder Award. I have focused my career on supporting entrepreneurs to help them see their visions become a reality.
Alberta
Alberta is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in cleantech, with strengths in clean energy technologies, carbon capture, and sustainable resource management. Seven Alberta-based companies were featured on the 2024 Foresight 50 list. The province’s advancements in energy storage, clean hydrogen, and low-carbon solutions for the oil and gas industry demonstrate how traditional strengths can drive both economic growth and climate action.
Since 2023, the Alberta Cleantech Awards have recognized innovators transforming the province’s energy landscape, reinforcing Alberta’s role in Canada’s clean economy.
Past Winner Success
Enhance Energy (2023 AB Cleantech Award Winner)
Enhance Energy received a Carbon Storage Award from Carbon Capture Canada for its work at the Clive CCUS Sequestration Facility and participated in multiple panels and events in 2024.
Future Fields (2023 AB Cleantech Award Winner)
Future Fields recently opened a 6,000 square foot biofactory and launched a new product, Interleukin-10, to support medical research. They were also a 2021 Foresight 50 honouree.
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)(2023 AB Cleantech Award Winner)
The Government of Alberta and Natural Resources Canada committed a combined $50M for ERA’s new Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) program. ERA also received $2.7M from Alberta’s government to support new technologies helping oil and gas companies reduce water use while creating jobs.
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PairiesCan) (2024 AB Cleantech Award Winner)
In 2023–24, PrairiesCan's investments led to the creation of 9,668 jobs and the maintenance of 4,824 jobs across the Prairie provinces, significantly contributing to regional economic development.
Litus (2024 AB Cleantech Award Winner)
Litus launched a new pilot project and won the 2024 MaRS Climate Impact Series A Pitch award, as well as a Cleantech Group 50 to Watch award. They were also a 2023 and 2024 Foresight 50 honouree.
Atlantic Canada
For the first time, the Atlantic Cleantech Awards will shine a spotlight on innovators driving sustainability and economic growth in Canada’s eastern provinces. This new addition builds on our tradition of celebrating cleantech excellence in British Columbia and Alberta.
Since 2020, Foresight has supported over 39 Atlantic Canadian ventures, advancing cutting-edge solutions that drive economic and technological progress. With strengths in wind, tidal, and solar energy—as well as ocean-based technologies—the region is solidifying its role as a leader in cleantech innovation.
Our Atlantic Canada ventures and partners have been reaching new heights in recent months. Below are a few highlights.
Atlantic Canada Success
Picketa Systems was named a 2024 Top 100 Global Innovator by SVG Ventures | THRIVE and has supported farms across 13 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces, demonstrating leadership in precision agriculture.
Gaia Refinery was recently selected as a participant in the Kiloton Fund pilot and partnered with Milkywire through their Climate Transformation Fund. They were also 2023 Foresight 50 honouree.
Aruna Revolution recently successfully pitched on Dragon's Den, securing a $300,000 from two dragons.
Nominate a Cleantech Leader
Do you know a standout cleantech innovator, supporter, adopter, or funder in BC, Alberta, or Atlantic Canada? Submit a nomination. Self nominations are also encouraged.
The Canadian Cleantech Awards are proudly supported through our incredible regional partnerships: BCNZIN (British Columbia), Smart Energy Halifax (Atlantic Canada), and Alberta Innovates (Alberta). Together, we are powering a brighter, cleaner future.
